Perfectly Practical Tote Bag
It's practically perfect! Large zipper top bag is great for all of your daily travels! Two pockets outside (zippered or open) and two pockets inside keep everything organized.
It is a 2 part class. Participants MUST come to class with all fabrics cut out according to my adjusted cutting instructions. Additionally, participants MUST fuse the outside and inside front and back pieces.
Materials:
7/8 yd. Fabric A for outside body, inside pockets and pockets lining
**3/8-yard Front pockets and lining
½ -yard Fabric (B) for bag inside lining
**3/8 – yard Inside pockets and lining
½ - yard (C) Sashing/Binding (for sides, bag bottom, zipper and handles)
½- yard fusible foam
24” or 30” double slide zipper. I highly recommend a By Annie zipper.
** Feel free to use coordinating fabric from your stash for the outside and inside pockets and lining therefore eliminating the need to purchase this fabric. Both inside and outside pockets require binding. This should be coordinating fabric.
**See after cutting instructions for additional materials.
| Fabric | Cutting Instructions | |
| Focus (A) | Outside | Cut (2) 15” WOF strips, take (1) strip, open & turn so it lays with selvages on the left and right. |
| Straighten the left edge & remove the selvage | ||
| Cut (1) strip into | (2) 10” pieces (center) & (3) 6 ½” WOF pieces (sides) | |
| Turn 2nd strip, open & turn so it lays with selvages on the left and right. | ||
| Straighten the left edge & remove the selvage | ||
| Cut 2nd strip into | (1) 6 ½” WOF piece (sides) | |
| Set aside remaining fabric for use later | ||
| Focus (B) | Inside Lining | Cut (2) 15” WOF strips, take (1) strip, open & turn so it lays with selvages on the left and right. |
| Straighten the left edge & remove the selvage |
| Cut (1) strip into | (2) 10” pieces (center) & (3) 6 ½” WOF pieces (sides) | |
| Turn 2nd strip, open & turn so it lays with selvages on the left and right | ||
| Straighten the left edge & remove the selvage | ||
| Cut 2nd strip into | (1) 6 ½” WOF piece (sides) | |
| Set aside remaining fabric for use later | ||
| Pockets | Outside & Lining | Cut (4) 9” x 8 ½” |
| Outside Binding | Cut (2) 2 ¼” x 9” strips | |
| Pockets | Inside & Lining | Cut (4) 9” x 7 ½” strips |
| Inside Binding | Cut (2) 2 ¼” x 9” strips | |
| Fabric (C) |
Handles | Cut (4) 2 ½” x 32” strips |
| Sides | Cut (2) 1 ¼” x 15” strips | |
| Cut (2) 2” x 15” strips | ||
| Bottom Binding | Cut (1) 2 ½” WOF strip | |
| Zipper Binding | Cut (1) 2 ½” WOF strip | |
| Bottom Binding | Cut (2) 1 ¼” WOF strips | |
| Zipper Tabs | Cut (2) 2” x 5” pieces | |
| Fusible Foam | ||
| Outside & Inside |
Follow pattern cutting instructions on page 2, substituting 15” for ALL measurements of 14” (10”x15” instead of 10”x14”) |
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| Handles | Cut (2) strips 2” x 31” | |
| Zipper Tabs | Do Not Cut (instructor will provide these pieces) |
Step 2: Fusing Foam to CENTER PIECES ONLY (10” x 15”)
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Place parchment paper on ironing board.
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Place foam fusible side up on the parchment paper.
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Lay Focus (A) on the foam making sure all edges are matched.
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Begin fusing by placing the iron in the center of the foam using pressure to fuse the foam and fabric together.
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Procedure moving the iron towards the outer edges of the fabric.
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Repeat process with Coordinating fabric (B)
STOP DO NOT PROCEED BEYOND THIS POINT!
DO NOT FUSE THE SIDES
Come to class with Steps One and Two completed.
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Sewing machine in good working order
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¼” sewing foot
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Walking Foot
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Threads to match all fabrics in your project
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(2) bobbins wound of Fabric (A) & (B)
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Cutting Board (18” x 24”)
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Rotary Cutter (60mm if you have one)
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Ruler (18” x 24” & smaller ruler if you have one)
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Scissors
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Clips & Quilter’s straight pins
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Erasable pen (so that you can see markings on your fabric)
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¼” clear plumbing tubing (Lowe’s)
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Bosal’s Craf-Tex Plus Pre-cut bottom for Perfectly Practical Bag
Questions? Linda Stewart 757-876-9891
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Instructor: | Linda Stewart |
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